Like many, I am feeling drawn to cooking beans right now. They're cheap. They're in the pantry. They're good. Also, it's still chilly up here, so beans would likely be on the cooking agenda anyway. As you might know, I'm a fan of brining beans overnight and cooking them stovetop, a method I love ...
Quick Vegetable & Tofu Curry
My naan experiments earlier this month sent me on a curry bender. I started with this favorite lentil + kale dal, then made this chickpea + cauliflower number, then sort of combined the two, leaving out the legumes, adding tofu in their place. The result is a veggie-loaded, super flavorful, ...
“Grilled” Romaine Caesar Salad
Susan Spungen, renowned food stylist, original Martha Stewart editor, and wildly creative cookie crafter, has a new book out: Open Kitchen: Inspired Food for Casual Gatherings. In addition to offering elegant but simple recipes, it's all about Susan's "get-ahead" and "stress-free" cooking ...
Simple, Yeasted Homemade Naan, A Step-by-Step Guide {Video}
Naan is one of the simplest bread recipes you could make. There is no kneading, which allows the dough to come together very quickly, and after a short rise, you simply divide, roll, and griddle. The dough is so soft and tender thanks to yogurt, and a brush of melted butter out of the skillet makes ...
Roasted Mushroom Polenta Bake
Lukas Volger, author of Bowl and Veggie Burgers Every Which Way, has a new book out: Start Simple. It's filled with "the types of recipes and tools that will help to make everyday cooking a habit." The subtitle sums it up best: "Eleven Everyday Ingredients for Countless Weeknight Meals." ...
